#performance

OpenSwoole: The PHP That Stays Alive Between Requests
OpenSwoole: The PHP That Stays Alive Between Requests

2026-07-15

Discover why OpenSwoole is much more than a performance tool. Learn how it completely changes the lifecycle of PHP applications and what developers need to keep in mind when using it.

Your Clean Code Might Be Slower Than You Think
Your Clean Code Might Be Slower Than You Think

2026-07-14

Writing clean code is important, but it isn't enough. In this article, we'll explore why issues such as the N+1 Query Problem, lazy loading, missing indexes, and the lack of observability can bring down perfectly organized applications, and why AI coding tools accelerate development but cannot replace a solid understanding of system architecture.

How Composer Implements Autoloading (PSR-4) Under the Hood
How Composer Implements Autoloading (PSR-4) Under the Hood

2026-07-14

Discover how Composer implements PSR-4 autoloading internally. Learn about the generated files, the class resolution process, performance optimizations, and what really happens when you instantiate a class in PHP.

PHP Fibers Explained: Async Programming in PHP Made Simple
PHP Fibers Explained: Async Programming in PHP Made Simple

2026-07-13

Learn how PHP Fibers work, why they were introduced in PHP 8.1, and how they power modern asynchronous frameworks like Amp and Revolt with practical examples.

Understanding PHP Generators and the yield Keyword
Understanding PHP Generators and the yield Keyword

2026-07-12

Learn how PHP Generators work and master the yield keyword with practical examples. Improve memory usage, process large datasets efficiently, and understand when generators are the right solution.

Big O in PHP: Complete Guide to Time Complexity (With Examples)
Big O in PHP: Complete Guide to Time Complexity (With Examples)

2026-07-11

Learn Big O notation in PHP with practical examples, performance analysis, common mistakes, and optimization techniques every backend developer should know.

Maximizing MySQL Performance: Advanced Load Balancing Strategies
Maximizing MySQL Performance: Advanced Load Balancing Strategies

2025-02-13

In this article, I'll share practical tips and proven strategies to optimize your MySQL database performance using load balancing.